The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-30
GE0RGIA'S CAPITAL CITY.
SEM1-ANNUAL STATEMENT OF THE
RAILROAD COMMISSION.

Great Inequality in the Proportions of
Freight-A Marvellous Increase in
the Naval Stores Industry Points
Out of the Commissions Jurisdic-
tion-The Session of the Editors.
ATLANTA, GA, June 29.--'rhe Railroad
Commission submitted its fifteenth semi
annual statement TO the Governor to-day.
The report covers generally the business
transacted during the last six months and
presents the following leading features 1t
had appeared to the commission that there
was great inequality in the proportions Of
freightS received by railroads on business
coming from without to points in the State
and the rates fixed by the commission on
the same class for the same distance between
points within the State. On investigation
this was not sustained On request of ship
pers reduction of rs per cent. was granted
on rosin.
The commission notes marvellous increase
in the naval stores industry, now ranking as
the second largest in the State.
NO JURISDICTION
On the complaints made of the charges of
the Augusta and Summerville railroad for
transferring cars in Augusta, the commits
sion held that it had no jurisdiction.
The report embodied the complaints and
charges that the Brunswick and Western
Railroad is in bad condition, is utterly un-
safe, its rails worn and its rolling stock for
passengers and freight insufficient and
inadequate to meet the demands
or for the accommodation of the
public The commission says it has no
supervision over the physical condition of
roads, but it urges the Governor to take the
necessary steps to correct the evil.
The report discusses the interstate com
merce law, and holds that it will not affect
the State commission, confined as il is to
interstate commerce. The creation of the
commission induced the State commission to
reissue the standard tariff and classification,
which had not been done since it was
created in 1879.
THE PRINTING FUND.
The report says Che publication of the
revised tariff exhausted the printing fund
and left deficit of 81 ,415 due newspapers,
and recommended legislative appropria-
ton topay up.
The report contains a statement of the
comparative gross earnings of railroads for
the last six months, showing a decided
increase in most of them. The Commission
is unable to state the miles of track laid or
road graded in the last six months, because
the railroad companies have not reported.
The commission opposes semi-annual re-
ports, and thinks annual all that is necessary.
The report concludes 1--WE desire to ex-
press our qualification at the continued
harmonious relations existing between the
railroad companies and their patrons. All
parties have adjusted themselves TO the
statutes and rules and tariffs of the com
mission The law is working well and
smoothly, and we know of no dissatisfaction
in any quarter as to the manner in which it
is being administered"
ATLANTA's SOLICITOR.
The Governor decided to-day upon the ap-
pointment of Frank NJ. O'Brien as Solicitor
of the City Court of Atlanta, considered the
best paying office in his gift. The appoint
ment was warmly contested by some of the
strongest and most popular young men in
Atlanta. Mr.. O'Bryan is a native of South
Carolina, and came here from Allendale four
years ago. He figured prominently in the
last campaign as supporter of Gov. Cor
don. He is very popular, and his appoint
ment is well received. The term of Solicitor
Howell c. Glenn, the incumbent, expires
Feb. % next
The Treasurer to-day finished making out
and mailing checks for the payment of the
semi-annual interest ON the registered bonds,
amounting to $14,9S5. The largest holders
of these bonds are the estate of Villalonga,
of Savannah, and Capt. W. d. Grant, of
Atlanta.
THE SOUTHERN PRESS.
The Southern Press Association held the
largest meeting in its history at the Kimball
House in this city to-day, twenty-five news
papers being represented The association
organized permanently under a charter and
reelected its former officers. The meeting
was harmonious and important. Business
concerning improvement in the news service
and the relation of the members to the Asso-
ciated Press was transacted. The meeting
adjourned to meet at New Orleans next
April.